Fragrance comparison

Fenix vs Exalted

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fenix

L'Arc

4.0426 votes

Rank #37,779 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,826 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fenix takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fenix
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fenix4/7

Exalted3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fenix
Community sentiment: Fenix
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Fenix
Versatility: Fenix
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Exalted

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

FenixL'Arc

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerFenixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerFenixMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value16

Category winnerFenixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

amber80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

powdery50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

SpicesAromatic Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesAmberMusk

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Fenix, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer40

Fall100

Winter93

Day89

Night100

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerFenixMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#29,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fenix by L'Arc opens with an invigorating burst of sweet orange and tart lemon, immediately joined by warm culinary spices and gentle aromatic notes. Rather than smelling like sharp floor cleaner, the citrus feels round, juicy, and lightly candied, evoking the warm aroma of an artisan bakery counter in early autumn. A…

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Exalted opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and snap-crisp green tomato leaf. As the initial citrus sting quietens down on skin, a thick heart of tuberose and orange blossom takes over the room. Soft violet and powdery iris cushion the heavy white florals, adding a cool, slightly chalky texture. …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fenix or Exalted?

Fenix takes 4 of 7 categories. Fenix is rated 4.04/5 from 26 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Fenix for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fenix or Exalted?

They last about the same: Exalted 86/100, Fenix 84/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fenix or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Fenix 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fenix and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Amber and Musk.

Is Fenix or Exalted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Exalted is the stronger pick. For winter, Fenix is the stronger pick. Fenix suits evening wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fenix and Exalted?

Fenix has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Spices and Aromatic Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk. Exalted has top notes of Orange, Green Accord, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Iris and Cloves, a base of Honey, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.